The Future of College and University Counseling Centers: One Vice President's View

Practicing in the 21st Century College Counseling Center

“…For individuals who have limited understanding of counseling, therapy can be viewed as mysterious (Canon, 1982), and there may be a poor understanding of client confidentiality (Francis, 2000). Ethical mental health Downloaded by [Florida International University] at 09:33 20 December 2014 professionals cannot routinely share information about clients (without securing appropriate written releases of information), further contributing to the mystery and confusion about counseling itself.…”

“…Ethical mental health Downloaded by [Florida International University] at 09:33 20 December 2014 professionals cannot routinely share information about clients (without securing appropriate written releases of information), further contributing to the mystery and confusion about counseling itself. This often increases the frustration experienced by university administrators (Canon, 1982;Shuchman, 2007); however, without the reassurance of confidentiality, many students may not seek services from the counseling center (Shuchman, 2007).…”